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3/27/72 was no meeting for a particular night, they could meet at 8 p.m., otherwise at 7 p.m. Mrs. Caron said they could be out in a half hour. Mr. Bohjanen thought they could go on Thursday night and break up early if something else is on. Mrs. Swanson thought she could tell the Clerk. Mrs. Swanson moved that we allow the Council room to be used for the TOPS or- ganization, and stipulate the time from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., and if they are in agreement, Mrs. Caron will notify us. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen introduced County Commissioner Bob Burman. Mr. Burman presented an envelope with a few tax - forfeit parcels, stating that he would like to have the papers back by May 1st. Mr. Bohjanen asked that the tax- forfeit parcels be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Mr. Burman stated there will be a meeting with a state official on the new building code on April 25th at 8 pm at the Courthouse in Anoka, and that the Council and the P&Z were invited. Mr. Burman mentioned the County highway plan and the Crosstown Corridor which affects the southern portion of Lino Lakes. He would like to meet with the Roads & Bridges Committee. Mr. Bohjanen noted that we have no such committee and suggested that Mr. Burman go to the P&Z with it. Mr. Burman noted that he will try to get the roads we want; we have time for input. Mr. Burman was put on the agenda for the April 19th P&Z meeting at 8 P.M. Mr. Burman noted that the Metro Park proposal had included 6700 acres; however, Anoka County is making plans for a County park system as a counter - proposal. He stated that they are thinking about a curfew in the parks. He stated that they must try to do something or we Sri?.`_ face Motr-) a;.-ain. e n',e Dave: Torkildson to report on the proposed plan. Mr. Torkildson noted that the 6700 acres to be taken by the Metro last year seemed to be quite a lot. He had taken a close look at this area. It was classified as a regional park. He tried to see if it was feasible for Metro to take 6700 acres and came up with a plan using 2400 acres, but he had no commit- ment from the County at that time. He stated that our Planner put together a plan if his own, and this came out so much alike that they were accused of doing it together. Mr. Torkildson showed drawings of the proposal to members. He noted that they are plar_ning to put together an application for 50% funds from the State and 50% funds from the Federal government. He said the only firm plan now was for Phase 1 containing 695 acres; they had deleted the residential area. Mrs. Swanson noted that the plan covered the West, Northwest and South sides of Centerville Lake, and asked if the St. Paul Water Dept. didn't own property on that side. Mr. Torkildson stated that the County was leasing some 430 acres from them. Mr. Marier asked if the County was going to buy that property. Mr. Torkildson stated they don't know if they will have to buy that, but perhaps they will have to. Mrs. Gould asked for an explanation of the areas shown. Mr. Burman said the most desirable areas for building were not included, and explained what was included in various areas. Mrs. Swanson asked if it meant that all area out- side of the lakes is going to be taken for parks except around Reshanau Lake. Mr. Torkildson said they don't anticipate it as a County park; this shows marginal low land. Mrs. Swanson asked if 2400 acres will be picked for park area. Mr. Torkildson stated that the properties in black and white were included. Mrs. Swanson asked if they wished to use the area from Geo. Watch Lake to 1